The CON:

My review resume:

What makes this bed so special is the design of the internal coils. If the internal coils are interconnected, weakness in one of them causes a chain reaction that shortness the life of the mattress.

I strongly believe that this innovative design contributes to the unparalleled durability of this bed.

This one is for life.

Select Air c300 10″ Air Mattress review

The company making this bed (Select Foam) has a very simple philosophy – make beds that are just as good as the other high end products and sell them at lower margins. As times goes by, I see that this philosophy is starting to work.

The one thing that’s stopping them from fully shaking the foundations of the industry lays in the basic human psychology. People are still hesitant. What they (and probably You) are wondering is whether these beds are just as good as similar products that cost twice as much.

I’ll try to answer that question here.

But first, let’s look at the main qualities of the air mattress:

Warranty of full 20 years

adjustable air chambers for enhanced comfort and durability

digital remote (dual controls)

exactly the same materials used as in the mattresses that cost twice as much

the materials used for the bottom ensure that the mattress stays in place, no flipping or moving

luxurious quilted cover included

US made

30 day trial (at home) and a full money back guarantee if for any reason you think the bed is not everything that you wanted

My review resume:

I kind of get it now. I understand why this bed costs as much. I know how much the kind of memory foam used in this foam costs (density over 4) and how much the sling rails in the sides for added sturdiness cost.

What would I do?

This bed is worth it. When I say this, I’m thinking about the extra investments of the company in the added features (like the foam-latex top).

Having said that, if I ever get the money, I don’t really see myself getting this one over the Innomax Medallion.

I am just honest here – great bed, but still a level below the Medallion.

Select Air p500 11″ Air Mattress

Another model from Select Foam, this time mid-priced (compared to the previous two on the list). It’s probably because this one doesn’t include those two extra layers of memory foam and latex.

I never tried this bed (and probably never will with my mortgage) but I sincerely doubt that the lack of that top foam and latex makes a noticeable difference. If I am being blunt and completely honest, I think that the topper on top of layers of foam that we’ve seen in the i1000 is an overkill.

Let’s list it’s main strengths:

20 years full warranty

dual digital remote

similar to the previous model, it features adjustable air chambers for added comfort and durability

materials that are used for the bottom prevent the mattress from sliding and flipping

30-40% cheaper compared to its competitors

advanced mid-sone body support

materials used are anti dust-mite and hypoallergenic

includes a luxurious Damask Cover (Belgian made) for a cloud-like luxurious sleeping experience

30 day trial (at home and full money back guarantee)

Read more reviews of people who actually own this product on Amazon on the link below

You know by now that the main downside is price, so I am not even going there anymore. The main thing to keep in mind that, no matter how costly, this mattress is still 30-40% less expensive than the same quality mattresses coming from their competitors.

Three things you need to know about James - he holds a degree in Materials Technology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, he is a zealot for the great outdoors and he can never find his glasses.
In brief intermissions between looking for his glasses, he is the Editor-in-chief of BestAirMattressGuide.com.